hematocrit (Meaning)
hematocrit (n)
the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit
a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood
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hematocrit Sentence Examples
- The hematocrit test measures the percentage of red blood cells in a blood sample.
- Elevated hematocrit levels can indicate dehydration, polycythemia, or other underlying conditions.
- The patient's hematocrit level was abnormally low, suggesting anemia.
- The athlete's hematocrit was high, which could enhance their performance but increase the risk of blood clots.
- Smoking and altitude exposure can artificially increase hematocrit levels due to increased red blood cell production.
- A hematocrit below 30% may require a blood transfusion.
- The doctor ordered a hematocrit test to determine the severity of the patient's blood loss.
- Hematocrit can be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for anemia or polycythemia.
- Iron deficiency can lead to a decrease in hematocrit levels.
- Athletes training at high altitudes may experience an increase in hematocrit due to reduced oxygen availability.
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the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit, a measuring instrument to determine (us
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The hematocrit test measures the percentage of red blood cells in a blood sample.
Elevated hematocrit levels can indicate dehydration, polycythemia, or other underlying conditions.
The patient's hematocrit level was abnormally low, suggesting anemia.
The athlete's hematocrit was high, which could enhance their performance but increase the risk of blood clots.
